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By Tom Magrino published 14 September 2012

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Wii U - The actual cost

Wii U - The actual cost

Today, Nintendo announced that come November 18, gamers in the US will be able to buy its HD-enabled Wii U for $300 or $350, depending on the configuration. And while the debate rages as to whether the Wii U itself is actually worth that price tag, the advertised price is really just the beginning for most gamers. So how much does this new console actually cost? That depends. Heres how we see it.

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$328.80

$328.80

$300 Wii U Basic package + $28.80 sales tax* = $328.80

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%.

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$383.60

$383.60

$350 Wii U Premium package + $33.60 sales tax* = $383.60

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%.

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$548

$548

$350 Wii U Premium package + $150 GamePad** + $48 sales tax* = $548

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%. **US price not announced. Figure based on announced 13,440 yen for Japan.

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$679.52

$679.52

$350 Wii U Premium package + $150 GamePad** + $30 Wii Remote x4 + $59.52 sales tax* = $679.52

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%. **US price not announced. Figure based on announced 13,440 yen for Japan.

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$767.20

$767.20

$350 Wii U Premium package + $150 GamePad** + $30 Wii Remote x4 + $20 Nunchuk x4 + $67.20 sales tax* = $767.20

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%. **US price not announced. Figure based on announced 13,440 yen for Japan.

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$822

$822

$350 Wii U Premium package + $150 GamePad** + $30 Wii Remote x4 + $20 Nunchuk x4 + $50 Wii U Pro controller + $72 sales tax* = $822

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%. **US price not announced. Figure based on announced 13,440 yen for Japan.

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$854.88

$854.88

$350 Wii U Premium package + $150 GamePad** + $30 Wii Remote x4 + $20 Nunchuk x4 + $50 Wii U Pro controller + $30 Wii U Microphone + $74.88 sales tax* = $854.88

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%. **US price not announced. Figure based on announced 13,440 yen for Japan.

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$931.60

$931.60

$350 Wii U Premium package + $150 GamePad** + $30 Wii Remote x4 + $20 Nunchuk x4 + $50 Wii U Pro controller + $30 Wii U Microphone + $70 500GB external hard drive + $81.60 sales tax* = $931.60

*Based on average US sales tax rate of 9.6%. **US price not announced. Figure based on announced 13,440 yen for Japan. ***Seagate Expansion 500 GB USB 3.0 Portable External Hard Drive via Amazon.com.

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And you?

And you?

Actual mileage may vary, of course, and don't even get us started on the games, which are $59.99. And the HDTV? The Internet?! It could go on and on...

Which peripherals do you feel are must-owns? Sound off in the comments below.

How much do you think you'll spend?

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